Meru rugby player Mugambi stabbed to death on way from collecting school fees

- Mugambi passed on due to excessive bleeding following stabs on his neck and hands

- He was accompanied by his brother when unknown assailants pounced on them at Nkubu

- The body was moved to Consolata Hospital morgue awaiting postmortem

Police in Nkubu, Meru county are investigating an alleged murder of a rugby player on the afternoon of Monday, September 17, in unclear circumstances.

A post on Kenya Rugby Players Association Facebook page indicated Kenneth Mugambi passed on due to excessive bleeding following stabs by gangsters who allegedly accosted him and his younger brother in Nkubu.

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His team mates and former club confirmed the upcoming budding player whose exploits had attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in Kenya, died shortly after.

"A gang of thieves tried to rob his younger brother who then contacted Ken his elder brother. In the process, a fight was witnessed which led to one of the robbers stabbing our captain in the throat and in the hands as he was defending himself.

And lost his life due to excessive bleeding. Gone but never forgotten. Courageous captain,"confirmed Matosa club.

The body was taken to Consolata Hospital morgue awaiting postmortem as police followed crucial leads to unearth his killers.

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